Wichita eagle., 1887-08-26
NORMAL NOTES,

day by Prof. Naylor, in his earnest, touchin
style.
/ Visitors included Prof. ]. G. Steffee, lat
principal of our high school, now OF Cold
water, Kas., and several others.
Il The mental science class, despite the stat
of the weather, was quite full: for which "
were commended in few choice words from
cur teacher. "Habits, their growth, strength
results and the means of counteractini
them' were discussed. Some members di'
unusually we'll IL was argued that tn
bodily demands for food, rest and stimuli ant
at stated times are controlled by habit, a
well as the mental traits of attention, mem
ory and correct judgments. We wer
pleased to see an attentive lady visitor, AM
not less go to hear her speak aside to the pro
fesssr of his Interesting Glass;
Physiology maintains its usual interest
| Rules for work, recreation and sleep wer
discussed. Work using one set of muscle
continuously is exhausting; hence change o
work is restful. Practical definitions fol
lowed. Neuralgia is secondary disease of tn
nerves, resulting from bad digestion and
impoverished blood. 1t may be relieved 10y
morphine but nj yer cured. Paralysis re-
suits from loss of sensation or Of voluntary
motion. Apoplexy is caused by the bursting
of blood vessel in the brain. The circula
ton beir too full and strong. An imaginary
dissect ton of the eye was performed by the
| use of charts and the relation and names Of
the several parts given Many useful points
suited for the note book were limited at
named or discussed with interest.
Tie constitution class had an interesting
lesson On the judiciary department. The
principal and several inferior courts were
mentioned, with the limits of their jurisdic-
ton, etc.
Queries-Who are the present assoc iate
judges How many and what chief justices
have we hads Can these last resign at will,
and on what salariesa
Incidentally We discussed the "pre sidential
succession" bill powers of the supreme court
Of the District of Court of C aims, etc. One
thing we regret--lack of time for discussion.
We. can almost say with Pro-. Mcneil, "Par-
alyze that bellr'
Natural philosophy.-The subject of the
lesson was Light" and professor gave us
much slight" on the subject. The speciality
of "color" received attention in the separa-
ton of white light into the SO called primary
colors The number of primaries is vari-
ously estimated as three, four or seven.
Mention was made of mixing colors and
interesting conclusions drawn. Tricks of
trade were exposed, and results of color
blindness shown. Discussions as to proper
ties of sunlight brought out three-color,
heat, chemism. White is the union Of all
cannot see es no light is reflected. Practical
experiments were named to and by the class.
Bring on your questions and they shall be
answered Professor will do it,.
Reading and spelling received marked at
tention. For such a subject the enthusiasm
in the second is something remarkable. We
went into the class expe ting to take notes
but forgot ourselves and recited instead.
Hope professor will pardon us. The lesson
included derivative Latin and Greek words
both strange and familiar. Hope our teach
er will not expect us to recall all the good
things said. The review promised is, however,
a very pro per course to pursue. Let it come
and then "Justice to whom justice is DUE"
Under the head of Geography was dis
cussed the continent of South America An
elaborate description of its physical features,
showing that the three chains of mountains
along its coasts themselves the results of
geological action) gave it the triangular
form, for which it is noted. The river sys-
TENS were considered and much useful infor-
nation was given regarding the peculiarities
Of the Amazon and Orinoca rivers The po-
litical divisions were named and the action
of Great Britain in trying to gain exclusive
control of Guiana was denounced
The lesson in methods was upon the advan
tages and disadvantages Of concert teaching.
A full discussion developed several facts of
interest
1t was said that the indolent ones of the
class learn to depend entirely upon the bright
and energetic pupils for the answer of ques-
lions.
The sum Of thought seemed to be that it is
better to use the COZ cert m. thod of teaching
cautiously and 81 aringly.
The question method was next discus sed
and it was developed that the success of this
method depends wholly upon the skill of the
1uestioner. He should not ask direct ques-
lions.
He should ask questions calculated to make
the pupil think and not to suggest the ans
wer, etc.
The arithmetic recitation dealt with the
subject of percentage.
The different relations of base, rate per
cent, and per cent were discussed.
We are pleased to see the tendency Of the
'exes to miDgle more since the social. When
will we learn that human beings are not
treated for hermits, but with social instincts
md for societya
What has become of the parliamentary
aw class? We hear whisper of its death
Did the social kill itl
New lectures from prominent educators
ire now the order of tie day. Pres. 4. R.
Fay lor, Of Emporia, lectures next Wednes
lay evening. Let all come. Further an
louuc ements will be made in due order.
ILLUMINATED ARCH.
Messrs. Ennis & Young are in negotiation
With parties in St Iouis for the construction